as in mainly
for the most part
the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Recent Examples of mostly
The pair’s lowlights of struggling through contact on the low block are mostly a symptom of desperation — especially last season, when the Sky offense lacked ball movement and rhythm.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
It was used as a patio during the pandemic but has been mostly an afterthought since.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Before the pandemic, nearly 66 percent of Gulf nationals shopped for luxury fashion abroad, mostly in Europe.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The timing of Serie A matches, mostly at noon or 2:45 p.m. on a Sunday, meant there was no overlap, allowing each club its moment.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
It was used as a patio during the pandemic but has been mostly an afterthought since.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Before the pandemic, nearly 66 percent of Gulf nationals shopped for luxury fashion abroad, mostly in Europe.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The timing of Serie A matches, mostly at noon or 2:45 p.m. on a Sunday, meant there was no overlap, allowing each club its moment.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mostly
Adverb
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The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O’Neal.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Muller works primarily with non-speaking autistic children.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The Presidential Seal is governed by strict regulations under federal law, primarily 18 U.S.C. § 713 and Executive Order 11649.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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And while Sirens shows flickers of ambition to transcend the typical A-list crime soap, its admittedly addictive pleasures are chiefly of the sudsy variety.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Barreto, while maintaining the FWC’s investigation contributed to Pino now facing a felony charge, said aspects of the investigation, chiefly why the body camera footage wasn’t retained as evidence, will be reevaluated.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Among smart TVs, streaming sticks, and other streaming devices, Apple TVs are largely viewed as a safe haven.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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For his part, Spoelstra largely has filled his staff with former Heat players, with his current staff including Caron Butler, Malik Allen and Wayne Elllington.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Marcos Magaña was born and raised in the eastern Coachella Valley, a predominantly agricultural desert region in Southern California.—
Anh Do,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The genetic mutations that the patients of both Waxman and Woods had affect a sodium channel called NaV1.7, which is predominantly found in peripheral pain-sensing neurons.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Filling: These eggy bites are basically bite-size versions of your favorite big-batch breakfast casserole.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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President Trump basically declared war on diversity, equity and inclusion policies.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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There is only one generation, and feeding is generally finished by late June.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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But adult-only events generally require some advance planning so the parents can coordinate child care.—
Emily Siner,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mostly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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